Archive for October, 2010

Halloween in Washington, D.C.
[ 2 ] October 20, 2010 |

Halloween in Washington, D.C.

  It’s that time of year to step outside yourself and transform into your favorite alter-ego.  Halloween.  Washington, D.C. is the place to be during this time of the year because almost everyone is competing to see who can snag the best costume prize.  If you have not found a place to show off your […]

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Etiquette Tuesday:  It’s a Deal
[ 1 ] October 19, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: It’s a Deal

Some of the top business deals are struck over lunch and dinner.  Take for example one of the top headlines of the week:  Steve Jobs Pings Mark Zuckerberg for dinner.  This dinner could have essentially led to a billion dollar deal which will effect over 1 billion Apple and Facebook users.  Knowing the differences between […]

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World Tour: The Barbecue Capital of the World
[ 0 ] October 15, 2010 |

World Tour: The Barbecue Capital of the World

First thing’s first- let me define “barbecue.”  In the context of this post (and the way I was brought up) “barbecue” refers to pulled pork that has been slowly cooked, seasoned, basted, chopped and consumed.  It’s insanely appetizing- especially when topped with barbecue’s “fine wine,” Texas Pete and followed by the liquid crack that is […]

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Five Reasons to be Excited About Fall
[ 0 ] October 13, 2010 |

Five Reasons to be Excited About Fall

1. B. Smith’s– Oldie but goodie of the District that features a Fall menu reminiscent of time spent in the Bayou. Stick with the fried chicken livers and the Bourbon St. Bread Pudding. Superb. 2. Restaurant Ris– Just because the weather is pushing us indoors does not mean we should miss out on people watching […]

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Etiquette Tuesday:  Leave the Drama in the Rolls…
[ 0 ] October 12, 2010 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Leave the Drama in the Rolls…

Last night I did something I have not done in a long time:  watch TV.  When it’s warm, I stay glued to outdoor activities…when it’s cold, I am glued to the TV.  My guilty pleasure (*The Real Housewives of Atlanta) inspired this weeks Etiquette Tuesday.  That’s the thing about reality tv…it gives false impressions of […]

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